BJP only viable alternative to Cong, don't waste vote on JD(S), says PM Modi in Bengaluru

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: May 03, 2018, 06:13 PM IST

As part of BJP’s mega election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing three rallies in poll-bound Karnataka today.

On Day 2 of his election trail in Karnataka, PM Modi is addressing three rallies.

Addressing an election rally in Kalabugari district of poll-bound Karnataka, the Prime Minister said, "Congress has no respect for the sacrifices of our soldiers. When our soldiers did surgical strikes, the shameless Congress party questioned the strikes and kept asking for proof," he said. The Prime Minister also hit out at the Congress party for its "disrespectful attitude towards the country's Armed Forces."
"From insulting Field Marshall Cariappa and General Thimayya to calling our Army Chief a 'Sadak ka goonda' right after surgical strikes, they (Congress) have consistently shown their disdain for our brave heroes," he added.

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On Day 2 of his election trail in Karnataka, PM Modi is addressing three rallies.

Addressing an election rally in Kalabugari district of poll-bound Karnataka, the Prime Minister said, "Congress has no respect for the sacrifices of our soldiers. When our soldiers did surgical strikes, the shameless Congress party questioned the strikes and kept asking for proof," he said. The Prime Minister also hit out at the Congress party for its "disrespectful attitude towards the country's Armed Forces."
"From insulting Field Marshall Cariappa and General Thimayya to calling our Army Chief a 'Sadak ka goonda' right after surgical strikes, they (Congress) have consistently shown their disdain for our brave heroes," he added.

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As part of BJP’s mega election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing three rallies in poll-bound Karnataka today.

05:58 PM

Bengaluru is known for its lake but now it has changed into the city of burning lakes. The photos of Bellandur Lake (spilling toxic foam) speak for the govt's inefficiency: PM Modi 

05:56 PM

Women safety is one of the biggest concerns in Karnataka. Crimes against women are on the rise under the Congress government: PM

05:52 PM

We are working towards promoting 'Ease of Doing Business', Congress is ensuring 'Ease of Doing Murder': PM 

Congress is a gold medalist in corruption: PM

I urge the people of Karnataka to elect a development-oriented BJP Government in the elections and defeat Congress' corruption: PM

There was a concept of a 'Steel bridge' in Bengaluru. Congress government turned it into 'Steal bridge'. They did nothing to check and put an end to corruption in the state: PM 

NA Harris  (Congress MLA) son drunk on power: PM Modi referring to assault charges against Mohammed Nalapad

 

05:31 PM

The enthusiasm of people in Karnataka towards the BJP is a clear indication that they would dethrone the Congress: PM

 

Congress fears loss in Karnataka elections. That is why they are spreading lies about hung assembly: PM

03:35 PM

Congress never promoted the textile sector and cloth industry in Karnataka. We have formulated a new Textile Policy which will significantly benefit the sector as well as generate employment opportunities for people: PM

03:30 PM

The Congress does vote-bank politics. They divide people on the grounds of caste. They are insensitive towards the tribal communities and the OBCs: PM

We wanted OBC Commission to get Constitutional status but the Congress did not let it happen: PM

Congress divides people on the lines of dalits, Muslims. See the way they treated S Nijalingappa ji. When we got the opportunity, we elected a Muslim - Dr. Kalam as the President, we elected a Dalit - Shri Kovind as the President: PM

Congress used to term us as 'Mahila Virodhi'. But see, now we have a Defence Minister who is a woman and she is a member in the Parliament from Karnataka itself: PM

03:21 PM

Congress has ruined the rich history & legacy of Ballari. By defaming Ballari, they have disrespected the people of this district. Your enthusiasm & zeal shows that the Congress is going to lose Karnataka: PM Narendra Modi in Ballari

Look at the rising illegal mining in state. Congress govt here couldn't even frame a strong mining policy. Karnataka has a 'Sidda-Rupaiah Sarkar'. It has created a debt-burden for the state: PM Modi in Ballari

When we had got the opportunity to serve people of Karnataka earlier, so many development initiatives were undertaken. But sadly, Congress couldn't even ensure proper water supply despite the state being rich in water resources: PM Narendra Modi in Ballari

01:54 PM

PM Modi plans to unleash his "Gabbar Singh gang" (Reddy bros) upon Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi

01:49 PM

PM Modi has nothing to say about Karnataka and has no plans for the people of the state. This is why he resorts to personal attacks against me. His jibes are unbecoming of a PM: Rahul Gandhi 

01:48 PM

PM Modi neither speaks of the ChhotaModi scam nor does he speak of Jay Shah's dubious deals. He answers no questions on the scams perpetrated by his friends : Rahul Gandhi

01:47 PM

While the poor people of the country stood in queues and went through troubles post demonetisation, the likes of #ChhotaModi looted people's money and escaped: Rahul Gandhi 

01:47 PM

We've fulfilled more than 90 percent of the promises we made in 2013 :  Rahul Gandhi

01:19 PM

PM Modi resorts to personal attacks and character assassination when he's desperate. I never resort to personal attacks. Instead, I ask questions. Questions PM Modi doesn't answer: Rahul Gandhi

01:18 PM

Congress would rather prefer our soldiers go with cameras and not guns! (on Surgical Strikes) But then, this is expected considering how their own senior leader behaved on stage when 'Vande Mataram' was being sung: PM Modi ​

01:09 PM

I would like to ask the Congress people who carried out a candle march in Delhi where were your candles when a Dalit girl was tortured in Bidar: PM Modi 

01:04 PM

During last elections, Congress promised they will make Mallikarjun Kharge Ji the Chief Minister. They misled the Dalit community.This is typically how Congress plays politics: PM Modi 

01:04 PM

In BS Yeddyurappa, we have a leader who is devoted to the welfare of farmers. For him, farmer welfare is a top priority: PM Modi

01:03 PM

Kalaburagi is known for 'Dal' cultivation. Our farmers are working hard here and availing of the benefits of the central government schemes. However, the Karnataka government is insensitive towards the condition of farmers: PM 

01:02 PM

Congress sat over Swaminathan Commission recommendation to increase MSP for farmers. It's not expected of them to accept this sin but they can at least keep quiet, when our govt has approved its implementation :PM Modi 

01:02 PM

It is our government that has made important decisions of MSP : PM Modi 

12:58 PM

After surgical strikes, one of Congress's senior leaders called our current Army Chief a 'Gunda': PM 

12:58 PM

Karnataka is synonymous with valour. But, how did the Congress Govts treat Field Marshall Cariappa and General Thimayya? History is proof of that. In 1948 after defeating Pakistan, General Thimayya was insulted by PM Nehru and Defence Minister Krishna Menon

12:47 PM

Congress has no respect for the sacrifices of our soldiers. When our soldiers did surgical strikes, the shameless Congress party questioned the strikes. All they kept asking for proof : PM

12:47 PM

This election is not only for changing the Congress govt. but for changing the fate of youth, women and farmers of Karnataka. When you go out to vote on 12 May, keep the better future of Karnataka in mind and vote for BJP : PM Modi

12:47 PM

This election is going to decide the future of Karnataka. It is about the safety of women, the wellbeing of farmers : PM

12:46 PM

We have seen the state being ruined for five years and we will no longer allow the state to be ruined further. People are seeing that in all corners of India the Congress is being rejected, says PM Modi